My sister Letitia and her friend came up with this idea to book a Bahamas Cruise for my father's 80th birthday from July 12th-14th which leaves out of West Palm Beach. I thought this was a great idea because we only paid $33 for a 3 day 2 night cruise but we've encountered all these problems with the cruise line since booking the trip. Let me start by telling you that my sister originally told me that the port fees were going to be $65. Then, once she called the cruise line they informed her the port fees were $118 for two people ($59 per person in 1 room). After finding this out, I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to go (no I didn't initially invite him). Last Thursday I paid our portion of the port fees.
Keep in mind-we have 12 people in our party. So, while paying the port fees over the phone I was told by one of the agents that we have "bunk beds" as our accommodations (really!!!!), my boarding time is 12pm-3pm, I would get my tickets in the mail 3 weeks prior to my sail date, fuel charges are $24 for the 2 days, and the parking is $30 for the 2 days. When I spoke with my sister she told me something totally different. They told her the boarding time is from 12pm-4pm, fuel charges are $96, the parking is $50, and we had to pick up our tickets in Fort Lauderdale the same day we leave out.
I'm really debating if I want to even take this trip now. It sounds like a headache and a half. I really hope its even worth going or somebody is going to be paying me ALL my money back. I'm not even playing.
sounds like this cruise line doesn't really know its own prices... It does sounds like a fun thing to do, and I hope that all works out as it should!
ReplyDeleteWow that's crazy. I don't blame you for debating about going on the cruise. It does sound like a good birthday idea though.
ReplyDeleteI have a cruise booked , For Memorial Day weekend, my brother is getting engage and he wanted the whole family to be present , I never been in a cruise so I am excited.. let us know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteI agree Tammisha, with your judgement about the cruise trip, because your cruise expectations where disappointed, if I was in your shoes, I wouldnt take the cruise and get my money reimburse.
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